Popular things you wouldn't even do for free... (Glastonbury for me)

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Me? Glastonbury. There isn't enough vodka in Russia to get me there. Too many people, too much noise, hay fever, having to piss and shit (both of which I need to do a lot) in shared portaloos probably with no bog roll, not having a proper shower or proper anything wash wise, feeling sticky and unclean, not having a real bed to sleep in. The list goes on and on and on. If someone offered me £50,000 to go from the very beginning to the very end I'd probably consider it but even then I doubt I'd bite. If I did I'd probably die of misery by day two anyway. Utter, utter misery.

What's yours?

The people around you at Glastonbury would probably die of misery first.

I dread any prospect of the below:

Christenings and baby showers: While it is great you are in a happy bubble, any type of event where a baby is the centre of it, bores me to death.

Like others, Dubai. With Bali, Thailand and Australia a close second.

Weddings. I am knackered by 8pm and I dont want to make an effort with people I don't know at a table as I only have an hour's window for that, if even.

Cornwall. The people are awful, and entitled

Hot air balloon

Rome. And worse, a wedding in Rome.

Any type of nightclub. That is a whole big barrel of nope from me.

Any event which involves standing in the blistering heat.

Taking part in a marathon

Doing an event for charity.

Hosting a BBQ

Paddle. This new craze absolutely fills me with dread.

Friends pressurising me to join paddle.

Listening to friends talk about their Paddle.

Obtaing a ticket to Wimbledon. Again, that heat.

Hen nights. They are woefully painful, especially the tacky ones where they involvdm willy straws and veils and all the "girlies" screaming "whoooohoooh" as the Bride to be makes her entrance into the venue. I would never inflict that crap on friends.

Anything involving races.

Love Island

I would rather grate my own nipples.

Going on a gondola in Venice, can’t think of much that would feel more awkward!

Paddle. This new craze absolutely fills me with dread

I had no idea what this is , so I had a quick Google
Remember, padel is not just a sport; it’s a vibrant community

So that's a "No from me" .

My sister is addicted and that just escalates my dread even more.

Forced communities with any type of Alpha female in charge of the petty cash box is a firm no.

The mere thought makes me need a diazapam.

Camping - big nope!
fillers - why? You look better natural imo.
caving - nooooo the claustrophobia!
finance - just save and avoid debt.
weddings abroad - sorry but I find them cringey.
bungee jumping - NOT A CHANCE!
sky diving - nope nope and NOPE!
Queuing for any kind of new tech or item outside of a shop - WHY????
been obsessed with celebrities - their just people, please stop!!
going on a nights out alllll the time - why do you want to feel that way when you wake up!?
anywhere hen/stag dos are popular - need I say more?

And probably many many MANY other things…. 😂

You wouldn't necessarily know if someone has had fillers! By definition if they are done well you won't be able to tell!

Never been to a hen do, never had one despite being married twice, never would go to one.

Play those arcade games at a service station. You've been driving for 2 hours and want a break, so you sit down in another seat, and do some more mindless staring at a screen?!

And thought of a few others as I am unable to edit my post for some reason:

Corporate volunteer days in work. I even resent the email that circulates around. I don't WANT to go plastic-fishing in the Thames, not am I interested in planting trees in London.

Forced corporate socials: Just no. I want to forget about work and the people when I have the opportunity.

The hybrid work craze. I want fully remote. I don't need any water cooler serendipitious chats or Lols.

Musicals in the West End.

Harry Potter or anything related

Strictly come dancing

Christmas markets in Munich. I would rather go when the Market is over.

Having to donate to work James' 36th birthday collection in work and the relentless e-card and paypal email link that keeps reminding me that I am reaching the deadline. When in fact I can't stand the f*cker, and won't be donating a dime!

Hen weekends
Weddings
Bottomless Brunches

Loling at lots of the comments here 😂

Absolutely agree with many saying a cruise. Especially the HUGE so called 5 star ones. dripping with bling and fancy designer shops on board. Still have to lie 2 inches from a total stranger by the pool. All that patronising customer service and herding guests like cattle on and off.
The sheer size and all the many floors - my friend hit the nail on the head calling them a human lasagne!!!

You drive your front wheels onto a ramp so you have full view of the screen. 🤣

I can identify with this one. Went to Chelsea for the first time this year as a birthday treat & was really looking forward to it.

But it's so horribly overcrowded. I spent the day shuffling slowly along in the midst of a throng of people & craning my neck to try to get a glimpse of the gardens. Never again.

Wine tasting.

Oh my god, someone once organised that as a work event. Both pretentious and boring.

Glasto
a holiday that involves a sun lounger
hen nights
baby showers

Spa day. In fact any kind of “beauty” treatments are my idea of torture!

Y'see. You should never feel awkward about spa days or facials or having your blackheads squeezed or waxing or whatever else horrible things being done to you because these people have found a way to turn Sporner's Corner into a way of making a living.

They love it.

No, the ones near us are literally just in an empty car park or field, no ramps or anything like that. The cars are crammed so close together you can't even open your doors. You need to toot your horn if you want to leave early and they will guide you out. It's £50 a car for the privilege 🫣.

Carveries or any place I have to queue up to be fed. I can just about cope with breakfast buffet but I hate queuing for my evening meal in particular.
Therefore most all inclusives are out for me but that's also OK as they're really not my thing either.

Duplication

Oh I don’t feel awkward about it, I have sensory issues so the smells and noises and being touched are too much for me. It also bores the shit out of me! An ex boyfriend once pestered me for ages to go on a spa weekend and I eventually gave in and christ it was tedious.

Did you watch Poop Cruise on Netflix? Completely put me off.

Add to the list...Dubai, Benidorm, Oasis tour. I wouldn't actually mind seeing Oasis but the crowds and piss throwing out me right off.

Disney
A cruise
All inclusive holiday resort
Have long, painted nails
Smoke or vape
Shop for pleasure
Go on a hen do
Go to the races